The Interior Department will reimburse TotalEnergies $928 million to drop two east coast offshore wind leases, with the company agreeing to invest in US LNG and fossil fuel projects instead.
Donald Trump announced productive talks with Iran and a five day pause on strikes against Iranian power plants, but Iranian officials and state media directly denied any contact and said Trump retreated after threats to target regional energy infrastructure.
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will take place June 8 to 12 with a keynote on June 8, free online access and limited on-site events at Apple Park; software updates for Apple’s operating systems are expected.
A military transport plane carrying roughly 80 troops came down during takeoff in southern Colombia; rescue operations are under way and casualties have not been confirmed.
President Donald Trump made an unscheduled appearance at a Republican fundraising gala at Mar-a-Lago, praising progress in the US campaign against Iran and questioning the need to defend the Strait of Hormuz while a U.S. jet had been struck by suspected Iranian fire.
Altman leaves his Helion board chair role as Helion and OpenAI hold early talks that could secure OpenAI a large share of future fusion output, while Helion pursues rapid scale up and commercial milestones.
Videos showed security lines stretching through airport parking lots as TSA officers missed another week of pay during the partial government shutdown.
JLab's budget Go Pop ANC earbuds are on sale for $19 on Amazon and offer ANC, IP55 protection, app EQ, multipoint pairing, and up to 32 hours of total battery life.
On Face the Nation, Rep. Jim Himes accused the National Security Adviser of misusing the Alien Enemies Act in recent deportations, Dr. Scott Gottlieb dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MMR alternatives, and CBS reporters revealed a list of 238 Venezuelans deported as legal challenges proceed.
Senate met Sunday but Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the partial shutdown.
Leading opposition candidate Péter Magyar says reports that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential EU meeting details with Russia amount to treason and calls for an investigation, as the European Commission seeks clarifications and Budapest denies the allegations.
A roll call of European far-right figures and a Trump endorsement rallied behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán ahead of the 12 April vote, while polls suggest his center-right rival may be poised to beat him.
President Donald Trump said productive talks with Iran led him to instruct the U.S. military to delay planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days while discussions continue.
President Trump shared a Truth Social clip of a Saturday Night Live parody of Keir Starmer on the same night the two leaders discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.
Three instant polls put the No campaign ahead as turnout nears 58.5%; a confirmed No would halt Giorgia Meloni’s planned reforms of judicial recruitment and governance and pose a major domestic political setback.
An Air Canada jet that had just landed from Montreal struck a ground firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia; ATC audio captures the event and the collision killed two pilots while dozens were treated for injuries.
The US temporarily authorized sale of Iranian-origin oil loaded by March 20 to ease supply pressure through April 19, 2026, while Iran denies having floating crude or surplus, raising market uncertainty.
Facing thousands of missiles and drones, Gulf governments prioritize air defense, economic stability, and diplomatic measures to avoid a wider war with Iran.
A bipartisan Senate bill would prohibit federally regulated prediction markets from offering sports betting and casino-style games, intensifying a legal and regulatory fight involving Kalshi, Polymarket, state prosecutors and the CFTC.
Families of victims from Hillsborough, the Manchester arena bombing and other public injustices say Labour has failed to deliver its long promised duty of candour law after the government pulled the bill amid disputes over applying it to the security services.
Justices are weighing whether federal statutes bar states from counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but delivered afterward in a Mississippi case that could affect many states and overseas voters.
An aircraft collided with a firefighting truck on a LaGuardia runway on 23 March 2026, killing the pilot and co-pilot, officials say.
A report from the Center for the Study of Democracy finds Hungary increased its share of Russian crude to 93% of imports in 2025 and warns that exemptions, long contracts and discounted prices have reinforced Budapest's dependence on Russian oil, gas and nuclear fuel.
A survey of limestone caves in Battambang province revealed multiple species new to science, highlighted isolated karst ecosystems, and warned that mining and tourism threaten unique biodiversity.
Tehran rejects claims it targeted the US-UK base on Diego Garcia with long-range missiles, calling the allegation an Israeli false flag while NATO says it cannot confirm the origin of the projectiles.
A criminal trial began over the February 2023 Tempe collision that killed 57 and exposed long-neglected rail safety failures, with dozens of rail and transport officials facing serious charges.
Stocks fell worldwide on Monday as fighting around Iran and higher energy costs rattled investors, sending equities and precious metals lower while bond yields ticked up and oil rose slightly.
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked shipments of urea fertilizer and helium that power farms and chipmakers, leaving Southeast Asian agriculture and semiconductor supply chains vulnerable to months of disruption.
Starmer is convening Cobra with ministers and financial leaders to explore every available government option to shield households from rising energy and borrowing costs caused by the Iran conflict.
An Israeli strike on a major southern Lebanon bridge on 23 March 2026 has increased fears of a wider ground offensive, while early reports offer limited details on casualties and damage.
Leftwing Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoralty, beating Rachida Dati and promising austerity in officials’ expenses, expanded cycling and a major overhaul of child protection after multiple abuse allegations in municipal schools.
The Amazon Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31 and concurrent carrier promotions cut hundreds off flagship phones and offer steep trade-in or new-line credits, while budget models are available for around $100.
Police say early-morning arson in north London damaged four Jewish community ambulances, caused oxygen cylinder explosions and is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
French food group Danone is buying UK-founded Huel, maker of plant-based complete nutrition products, in a deal reported at roughly €1bn that will boost Huel's market reach and add digital and product capabilities to Danone's portfolio.
Lionel Jospin, head of government from 1997 to 2002 and a leading figure of the French Socialist Party, has died aged 88, his family said.
Amazon is selling the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials bundle for $188, reduced from $313, ahead of its Big Spring Sale, with the offer applying to the black bundle and including free shipping.
Amazon has relisted the Apple iPad mini with the A17 Pro at $399, down $100 from $499, after a brief sellout during its big spring sale.
A Jazz-operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at New York LaGuardia, prompting an FAA ground stop and diversion of incoming flights.
Israeli airstrikes hit the Qasmiyeh bridge and another crossing on the Litani river, severing key transport links and isolating parts of southern Lebanon.
Manchester City won the Carabao Cup with a two-goal display from Nico O’Reilly; Guardiola’s side and several Premier League rivals produced mixed results that reshaped the early-season picture.
Fatih Birol says closure of the Strait of Hormuz has removed about 11 million barrels a day and 14 billion cubic metres of gas, while Australia reports east coast fuel shortages and the national broadcaster faces its first staff strike in two decades.
Berlin has moved non-essential embassy personnel out of Niamey, suspended routine consular services and warned citizens amid escalating security concerns.
Rescue missions are underway on Oahu after severe flooding on 23 March 2026, with the Hawaii National Guard deployed to support local emergency responders and footage showing Guard members aiding recovery efforts.
Multiple states report hundreds of service stations out of petrol or diesel after several oil shipments failed to arrive; the federal government has struck a deal with Singapore to keep petroleum and LNG supplies flowing while contingency planning and political debate continue.
France held mayoral runoffs with headline results including a Socialist win in Paris, Edouard Philippe retaining Le Havre, Marseille staying center-left, and a strong far-right showing in Nice amid mixed results elsewhere.
Key Asian indexes fell sharply and oil spiked after President Trump warned he would strike Iran's energy infrastructure unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz by 23:44 GMT Monday.
White House border czar Tom Homan said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will help ease long TSA security lines at select U.S. airports on Monday by performing non-screening tasks while details are finalized.
Pet care costs are climbing, leaving many owners in significant debt; practical steps such as preventive care, comparing prices, and using community resources can cut expenses.
Some 650 delegates from 33 countries arrived with about 20 tons of humanitarian aid as Cuba struggles with a severe energy shortage linked to a US oil embargo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament that India’s economic fundamentals and targeted government measures will limit disruption from the Iran war while New Delhi pursues diplomatic engagement and secures energy supplies.
US and Israeli operations entered day 24 as President Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Strikes and counterstrikes have hit Iranian cities and Gulf states, roiling markets and raising casualty counts.
The housing department has shortlisted seven areas for further consultation as part of a programme to create a new generation of English towns, while six other proposals have been deprioritised; ministers aim to start work on three sites before the 2029 election but have not set a budget.
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Financial markets are pricing four Bank of England rate rises this year amid Middle East tensions, driving up mortgage costs, lifting gilt yields and weakening sterling.
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes joins the England squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan after Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze withdrew with a lower leg injury.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said monthly petrol and diesel subsidies climbed to 3.2 billion ringgit (about US$810.9 million) from 700 million ringgit after global oil prices surged following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global markets sold off and yields rose after fighting involving Iran pushed oil to $100, prompting traders and central banks to pull back on expectations of interest rate cuts.
Former prisoners Siamak Namazi and Emad Shargi, joined by Roger Carstens and Neda Sharghi on Face the Nation, say at least four Americans are believed held in Iranian prisons and face increased risk.
In a Guardian US column Jan-Werner Mueller contends that Pete Hegseth and allied figures in the Trump orbit are promoting a culture that celebrates lethal force, uses graphic imagery as propaganda, and risks normalizing unlawful violence.
A replica of the Columbus statue removed from Baltimore in 2020 has been placed on the north side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building after being donated by Italian American organizations.
Amendments to Hong Kong's national security law implementation rules criminalise refusing to provide phone passwords and broaden police powers to demand decryption and assistance, with tougher penalties gazetted Monday.
As US-Israeli strikes enter the fourth week, shifting White House statements highlight unclear objectives, rising regional attacks, and mounting energy and military pressures.
Hybe shares dropped after a free comeback show in Seoul drew about 104,000 people instead of the expected 250,000; the event was live streamed globally and coincided with BTS's new album release and the start of an 82-date world tour.
Richard Walker asks ministers to consider a temporary cap on energy and petrol company profits as Middle East tensions push up fuel costs and UK officials scramble to limit economic and household damage.
After an alleged drone strike east of Malta, the unmanned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz is drifting toward Libya with significant fuel and gas on board, prompting emergency towing plans and cross border concerns.
Madrid will cut VAT on fuel, electricity and gas from 21% to 10%, freeze butane and propane prices and provide targeted subsidies under a €5bn emergency package to shield households and producers.
Russian forces have stepped up armored assaults and drone, artillery and aviation strikes in Donetsk, focusing on Lyman and the fortress belt near Sloviansk, as Kyiv warns the Iran conflict risks strengthening Moscow diplomatically and economically.
The World Meteorological Organization says 2025 was among the hottest years on record, with record atmospheric CO2, ocean heat and the highest measured Earth energy imbalance while polar sea ice stayed near record lows.
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At a European Council summit, Hungary was kept out of some sensitive talks amid fears of leaks to Russia while Viktor Orbán blocked a €90 billion Ukraine loan; leaders also narrowed plans for naval support in the Middle East.
In a 23 March 2026 interview on Euronews' Europe Today, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter described Iran as a "lethal spoiler" while discussing terrorism and security.
March delivered a patchwork of extremes across the United States, including an unusually strong western heatwave, rare southern snow and heavy rains, and scientists say the heat signal bears a clear climate change fingerprint.
A Russian gas tanker reportedly attacked near Malta lost tracking and is drifting toward the Libyan coast after its crew was evacuated, prompting rescue and salvage plans and warnings of a major environmental hazard. Libya's oil authority and Italy's Eni moved to tow the wreck while EU states pressed for civil protection measures.
After buying the shuttered Mountain Pass site a decade ago, MP Materials rebuilt mining and refining capacity and added a U.S. magnet plant; the Pentagon invested $400 million, took a 15% stake, and secured a 10-year price floor to reduce dependence on China for critical rare earth magnets.
A hard-left candidate pulled out of the Marseille mayoral race, shrinking the field and forcing parties to reassess alliances ahead of the runoff, according to a report issued 22 March 2026.
The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed Palantir for a paid three-month trial to analyse its internal 'data lake' to help detect financial crime, a move the regulator says will keep data under its control but that has prompted privacy and oversight concerns.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan told the China Development Forum that Hong Kong will leverage its status as an international financial centre and a developing tech hub to support regional and global green transition.
Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran effectively blocked the waterway, a disruption that has cut shipping sharply and driven up global fuel prices.
Cuba warned it would mobilise if attacked as the island begins to recover from repeated nationwide blackouts amid an oil blockade that Havana says has halted foreign fuel deliveries.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is linking arts, offices and transport at West Kowloon by building the Artist Square Towers and the International Gateway Centre as it positions the district to attract finance firms amid subdued office demand.
United is cutting unprofitable off-peak flights and suspending some international service as it prepares for a prolonged period of high jet fuel prices that could add about $11 billion to its annual fuel bill.
The Pakistan Super League will go ahead on March 26 but with empty stadiums and games limited to Lahore and Karachi after a fuel shortage tied to rising oil prices led officials to restrict crowds and cancel the opening ceremony.
Nottingham Forest thumped Tottenham 3-0 as Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi scored, giving Vítor Pereira his first league win and plunging Spurs deeper into a relegation battle.
Officials across multiple Russian regions have cited a range of excuses to block protests against restrictions on Telegram, deterring most rallies while some activists pursued legal challenges or staged limited pickets.
Russian officials reported 60 Ukrainian fixed wing kamikaze drones shot down across six regions in a two hour window amid a wider surge in UAV attacks and reciprocal strikes.
The 24-year-old Briton secured the 800m title in Torun, capping recent record-breaking form despite lost luggage and a blister.
Settlement growth, sustained Israeli security and administrative control in much of the West Bank, and selective domestic legal steps have produced many features associated with a Greater Israel, but formal annexation of the whole territory has not happened and the outcome remains contested.